Accounting Policies of BKM Industries Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2016

Note 1 : Significant Accounting Policies

(Annexed to and forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31st March, 2016)

I) Basis of preparation of Financial Statement

The financial statements are prepared under the Historical cost convention method, using the accrual system of accounting in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India including the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.

II) Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sale of goods and services rendered is recognized upon transfer of title and rendering of services to the customers.

- Sales include trade sales.

- Gross Sales include applicable taxes unless separately charged and are net of discount.

- Sales are recognized on dispatch except consignment sales which are recognized on receipt of statement of accounts from the agent.

III) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires judgments, estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known/materialized.

IV) Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of duties (net of CENVAT/VAT), taxes, borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, incidental expenses and erection/ commissioning etc., upto the date, the asset is ready for its intended use.

V) Depreciation

a) Depreciation on all Fixed Assets is provided as per Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013 under Straight Line Method over estimated useful lives for each category of assets as under :

b) Depreciation includes amortization of leasehold land over the period of lease.

c) The residual value of assets has been considered as five percent of the original cost of the assets as per Schedule II of the Act.

d) Depreciation is provided on pro-rata basis on additions and deletions of Fixed Assets during the year.

e) In case of impairment, if any, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over its remaining useful life.

f) Software costs are amortized using the Straight Line Method over estimated useful life of 6 years.

VI) Impairment of Assets

The carrying amount of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine if there is any indication of impairment based on external/internal factor. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount which represents the greater of the net selling price and value in use of the assets. The estimated cash flows considered for determining the value in use, are discounted to the present value at weighted average cost of capital.

VII) Foreign currency transaction

a) Initial Recognition

Foreign currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.

b) Conversion

Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction; and nonmonetary items which are carried at fair value or other similar valuation denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rates that existed when the values were determined.

c) Exchange Differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement/conversion of monetary items are recognized as income or expenses in the year in which they arise.

The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contracts is amortized as expense or income over the life of the respective contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense for the year.

VIII) Investments

Long term Investments are stated at Cost less provisions recorded to recognize any decline, other than temporary, in the carrying value of each investment. Investments in foreign companies are considered at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of their acquisition. Current investments are carried at lower of cost or fair value of each investment.

IX) Inventories

Inventories are valued as follows :

a) Raw materials, finished goods, Stock in trade, Work in process, Packing materials and Stores & Spares are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Closing stock has been valued on Weighted Average basis.

b) Saleable scraps, whose cost is not identifiable, are valued at estimated realizable value.

X) Research & Development

Research and development expenditure of revenue nature are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss Account, while capital expenditure are added to the cost of fixed assets in the year in which these are incurred.

XI) Employee Benefits

i) Short term employee benefits are charged off at the undiscounted amount in the year in which the related services are rendered.

ii) Post employment and other long term employee benefits are charged off in the year in which the employee has rendered services. The amount charged off is recognized at the present value of the amounts payable determined using actuarial valuation techniques. Actuarial gain and losses in respect of post employment and other long term benefits are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss Account.

XII) Earnings Per Share

Basic earning per share is calculated by dividing the net Profit or Loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

XIII) Excise Duty and Custom Duty

Excise duty on finished goods stock lying at factories is accounted for at the point of manufacture of goods and accordingly, is considered for valuation of finished goods as on the Balance Sheet date. Custom duty on imported material in transit / lying in bonded warehouse is accounted for at the time, the same are released from Customs/ Bonded warehouse.

XIV) Financial Derivatives and Commodity Hedging Transactions

In respect of derivative contracts, premium paid, gains/losses on settlement and provision for losses for cash flow hedges and restatement on Balance Sheet date are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss Account, except in case where they relate to borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of fixed assets, in which case, they are adjusted to the carrying cost of such assets.

XV) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing Costs relating to acquisition / construction of qualifying assets are capitalized until the time all substantial activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to revenue.

XVI) Taxation

Tax expenses comprises of current and deferred tax. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.

The deferred tax for timing differences between the book and tax profits for the year is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been substantially enacted as on the Balance Sheet date.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. If the company has carry forward unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax asset can be realized.

XVII) Prior Period Expenses/Income

Material items of prior period expenses/income are disclosed separately.

XVIII) Provision, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.